Media access policies and accreditation
Media access policies
ACC-0 Access Policies Introduction: why it is important for court proceedings to be open to the public and the media
ACC-1 Access to Court Proceedings: when the public and media can access court proceedings (including remote proceedings) and information about conduct, use of computers and restrictions on photography and recording
ACC-2 Access to Court Records: what types of court records can be accessed and how to access them (including audio recordings of proceedings)
Policies for accredited media
Recognizing the important role members of the media play in a democracy, the Court has adopted various policies to support accredited media in their work.
NM-01 Accredited Media Access to Court Proceedings and Court Records: how accredited media can access proceedings and court records
MED-1 Media Accreditation Policy: the process for media becoming accredited with the courts, including a list of Accreditation Committee members. Accredited media receive photo ID cards to be worn in the courtroom
Other policies
BAN-1 Bans on Publication: publication ban information, including lists of some (not all) automatic, mandatory, and discretionary bans
Use of Electronic Devices in Courtrooms: policy shared by all BC courts with the rules and restrictions about using electronic devices (like computers and cell phones) in court